bald_pig Posted March 14, 2017 Posted March 14, 2017 As much as I love McClaren and Honda, it's getting difficult to remain optimistic
tmoon-mint Posted March 14, 2017 Posted March 14, 2017 About time we saw more bold and brave colours wizzing around the tracks! Also - Have you heard about the reasoning behind McLaren's poor engine reliability throughout testing? They've released a statement saying the engine was vibrating it's self to death! I'm amazed they haven't found sorted this earlier! Such a shame to see McLaren at the back I can sort of (and I mean sort of) understand why they wouldnt have known until testing. I would imagine the only testing the Honda PU has had before Spain was on a dyno, which wouldnt have the same "vibrating to death" issue as being in a chassis out on track. Its still a very amateur problem and I can see Honda backing out of the sport again to save face.
tmoon-mint Posted March 14, 2017 Posted March 14, 2017 About time we saw more bold and brave colours wizzing around the tracks! Also - Have you heard about the reasoning behind McLaren's poor engine reliability throughout testing? They've released a statement saying the engine was vibrating it's self to death! I'm amazed they haven't found sorted this earlier! Such a shame to see McLaren at the back I can sort of (and I mean sort of) understand why they wouldnt have known until testing. I would imagine the only testing the Honda PU has had before Spain was on a dyno, which wouldnt have the same "vibrating to death" issue as being in a chassis out on track. Its still a very amateur problem and I can see Honda backing out of the sport again to save face.
bald_pig Posted March 14, 2017 Posted March 14, 2017 I can sort of (and I mean sort of) understand why they wouldnt have known until testing. I would imagine the only testing the Honda PU has had before Spain was on a dyno, which wouldnt have the same "vibrating to death" issue as being in a chassis out on track. Its still a very amateur problem and I can see Honda backing out of the sport again to save face. Agreed, but the problem could have been caused by a change in McClarens engine mounts, it's all speculation at the moment
bald_pig Posted March 14, 2017 Posted March 14, 2017 I can sort of (and I mean sort of) understand why they wouldnt have known until testing. I would imagine the only testing the Honda PU has had before Spain was on a dyno, which wouldnt have the same "vibrating to death" issue as being in a chassis out on track. Its still a very amateur problem and I can see Honda backing out of the sport again to save face. Agreed, but the problem could have been caused by a change in McClarens engine mounts, it's all speculation at the moment
mikkydoos Posted March 21, 2017 Posted March 21, 2017 So what are we saying chaps. 5 days to go till Australia. Predictions for Drivers and Constructors ? DC: Hamilton CC: Possibly not Merc, maybe Red Bull
mikkydoos Posted March 21, 2017 Posted March 21, 2017 Channel 4 got every single cr@p race except Silverstone and Bahrain (Maybe include Spa and Singapore in that!) Channel 4 reveals its ten live F1 races for 2017 · F1 Fanatic
tmoon-mint Posted March 21, 2017 Posted March 21, 2017 So what are we saying chaps. 5 days to go till Australia. Predictions for Drivers and Constructors ? DC: Hamilton CC: Possibly not Merc, maybe Red Bull Honestly I think its impossible to tell just yet. Every single front running team was sandbagging during testing. I dont think we will see anyones true pace until Satuday.
mikeprice Posted March 21, 2017 Posted March 21, 2017 Channel 4 got every single cr@p race except Silverstone and Bahrain (Maybe include Spa and Singapore in that!) Channel 4 reveals its ten live F1 races for 2017 · F1 Fanatic Do you think money is involved?? or am I being cynical;)
mikeprice Posted March 21, 2017 Posted March 21, 2017 Honestly I think its impossible to tell just yet. Every single front running team was sandbagging during testing. I dont think we will see anyones true pace until Satuday. Hamilton - maybe teams - dunno - but not McLaren unless that was the best sandbagging display EVER I am assuming that Red Bull will impress - but how much??
L3OUGH Posted March 21, 2017 Posted March 21, 2017 Hamilton - maybe teams - dunno - but not McLaren unless that was the best sandbagging display EVER I am assuming that Red Bull will impress - but how much?? DC - Hamilton CC - *CURVE BALL* Ferrari!!
teejay Posted March 21, 2017 Posted March 21, 2017 I'm going for: DC Kimi CC Red Bull Who I would really like to see win is DC Massa CC Williams
mikkydoos Posted March 23, 2017 Posted March 23, 2017 DC - Hamilton CC - *CURVE BALL* Ferrari!! Well.... F1 News - F1 Australian GP: Ferrari still quickest, downplaying hype - Hamilton
djm968 Posted March 23, 2017 Posted March 23, 2017 Ferrari do look quick, but reliability could be an issue.
LincolnE Posted March 23, 2017 Posted March 23, 2017 My moneys on Ferrari, as long as they can rein in Vettel. It's all great and good pushing to the last lap's worth of life on a tyre, but if it goes over and pops again then it's not doing them any flavors.
CAM Posted March 23, 2017 Posted March 23, 2017 It'll be Hamilton and Mercedes again. Personally I am cheering on Jolyon Palmer and Renault.
synaesthesia Posted March 23, 2017 Posted March 23, 2017 I hope it'll come down to drivers being ballsy this year. That rules out the likes of Vettel but means the likes of Ricci, Vestappen, Hamilton, Kimi and Alonso will shine. Just such a shame that the latter is in that crock of a McLaren
mikeprice Posted March 23, 2017 Posted March 23, 2017 Don't rule out Vettel too soon He can drive and race with the best if he needs to - not sure he can out race Hamilton or young Max but we shall see Alonso - dunno - as far as Hondas go he would be better off in my Civic!
synaesthesia Posted March 24, 2017 Posted March 24, 2017 I've not seen reverse sandbagging before but I think Ferrari managed to nail it!
foofighterjim Posted March 24, 2017 Posted March 24, 2017 Well those times from Hamilton are looking ominous, assuming teams are running their engines at about 80-85%. If they seriously have that much of an advantage we might not even see the full potential of the Merc in qualifying.
bald_pig Posted March 24, 2017 Posted March 24, 2017 This is the only F1 news source I need at work! https://hasmclarenbrokendown.com/ 1
Patrick Posted March 24, 2017 Posted March 24, 2017 So it's business as usual then. Best driver In the best car, by some margin, means it could be a very predictable season. I seriously hope Q3 tells a different story.
Gibbo Posted March 24, 2017 Posted March 24, 2017 Free practice never takes into account all the other variables which can make a race - such as your team mate on your tail, how fast the rookies are going into a corner and so on. I'm pretty sure Lance Stroll will hit an established driver at some point this weekend.
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